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Maritime Piracy Drops in 2013
Posted in Jones ActMaritime piracy fell to a six-year low in 2013, according to a report recently released by the International Maritime Bureau. This drop was largely attributed to more
Foreign Seaman Often Endure Slave-Like Conditions
Posted in Jones ActRoughly one-third of the 20,000 Filipino maritime academy graduates a year use illegal recruiting agencies to gain employment on ships. With an oversaturated market and desperate for
Icy Conditions Can Make Ship Work More Hazardous
Posted in Jones ActMaritime workers face many risks not known to other industries, but during icy weather conditions those risks increase. At Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, our Jones Act lawyers
